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This Week...
We may have been missing some of our friends at school, but it was still an amazing place to be. Here’s a snapshot of a few things that have happened on campus; from outdoor zoom meetings, amazing crafts and progress on the new classrooms. We can’t wait to have you all back to be part of it!
Outdoor Play
The start of the year has looked very different for all of us at PPN. One thing that has never changed is our love of playing outside and connecting with nature. This week, Foundation and Year One students had the opportunity to play with water in our nature play space. Pouring, mixing, stirring, and splashing were some of the ways they engaged with water. Petal soup and rosemary stew were served up in the mud kitchen. It was wonderful watching their joy as they played with the natural world and resources in an enjoyable and creative way. Over the coming week, why not visit the beach or a river as a family, and enjoy the peace and serenity of playing in water while exploring the amazing outdoors.
Ever since I first obtained my car licence, I have loved going on road trips. The sense of adventure and the opportunity to explore new places and drive long distances, while listening to great tunes and chatting to loved ones, brings joy to my heart.
Over the Christmas holidays, I was blessed to be able to travel interstate and see my family and friends in Queensland. I first drove to Central New South Wales to meet up with some family, and then on Christmas Eve, 3 cars, 4 drivers, and 3 dogs embarked on a long, 14-hour drive to South-East Queensland to make it home in time for Christmas Day. It was a long day of driving, but the excitement of our entire immediate family being together on Christmas Day spurred the weary travellers on.
During this trip, we had two unfortunate events that brought some disappointment and a sense of uncertainty. The first event involved a brother that we were collecting in Moree. With all the border restrictions and the demand this placed on the health system, he didn't receive his negative PCR covid-test result in time to cross the border with us to get home for Christmas. (I am pleased to say that his results came through via SMS early on the 26th of December, and he was able to cross the border and enjoy some extended Christmas celebrations with our family).
As I reflected back on this experience, I thought about driving through the night with car headlights that only cast light for the next 100m or so down the road. We can only see a short distance ahead on the road, particularly when other factors, such as storms, add to the limited visibility ahead. This seems to be what life is like at the moment. As the days, weeks, and months ahead unfold, we need to focus and learn to deal with the situations and uncertain times that arise in front of us. Just as I had to focus on the lights in front of me during that Queensland storm, I am encouraged that I can rely on God's light and leading in my life to keep me safe and focused on the journey ahead.
Blessings,
Tamara
When I think of transformation, I think of a butterfly. For a butterfly to be created it goes through the process of metamorphosis. First, they are a caterpillar, then they spend time in a cocoon, and then, are reborn as a beautiful butterfly.
Like a butterfly, we too can go through the process of transformation. The transformation that we experience comes from God, He is our ultimate transformer.
The story of Zacchaeus the tax collector shows us just how God can transform someone’s life. Found in Luke 19, Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus when he was passing through Jericho. When Jesus sees him, He tells Zacchaeus to come down from the tree because He was going to stay at Zacchaeus' house. When Zacchaeus was confronted by the Lord, he immediately responded with, “Look, Lord! Here and now, I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”
We can see in this story of Zacchaeus that he was taker - because of his job, and his greed, Zacchaeus took people’s money. But God transformed his life into a giver.
Just like God transformed the life of Zacchaeus, if we place all our faith and trust in God, He can, and will transform our lives into something we never imagined.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
Blessings,
Tiana
Surviving and Thriving Online
With more and more of life heading online, it can be difficult to manage the amount of time our children spend in front of a screen. Managing what they are seeing and doing is, often, an even more difficult task.
The eSafety Commissioner is offering a series of free webinars to give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences.
Term 1 Webinar
This free webinar offers tips about how to support your child to socialise, learn, and have fun online safely.
Designed for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 12 years old, the webinar explains how to access information, use technology safely and navigate new online platforms. Including:
· how to talk to young people about online risks on different social media platforms and games
· how to help young people develop skills to protect themselves when they are online
· where to go for help if things go wrong and how to access mental health support and information through eSafety.
Join this Webinar by registering for one of the two timeslots below:
· Thursday 10 February 12.30 to 1.30 pm
· Wednesday 23 February 7.30 to 8.30 pm
See the full 2022 eSafety Webinar schedule below:
eSafety Webinar
Mr Borresen On Leave
Mr Borresen will be away on leave for the next little while as he cares for Mrs Borresen, who has had a long running illness. We thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns please contact one of our Leadership Team:
Miss Tamara Bernoth (Acting Principal)
Mr Kaden Pepper (Deputy Principal)
Mrs Kerri Charity (Assistant Deputy Principal)
Mrs Rebecca Bell (Assistant Deputy Principal)Mr Braden Blyde (Assistant Deputy Principal)
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